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  "citation": "MatterHackers PLA (PLA) has a recommended nozzle temperature of 190–230 °C (374–446 °F) and a recommended bed temperature of 50–70 °C (122–158 °F), according to the Open Filament Database (record https://api.openfilamentdatabase.org/api/v1/brands/matterhackers/materials/PLA/filaments/pla/index.json; dataset imported 2026-10-13).",
  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "What nozzle temperature does MatterHackers PLA recommend?",
      "a": "MatterHackers PLA lists a recommended nozzle temperature of 190–230 °C (374–446 °F)."
    },
    {
      "q": "What bed temperature does MatterHackers PLA recommend?",
      "a": "MatterHackers PLA lists a recommended bed temperature of 50–70 °C (122–158 °F)."
    },
    {
      "q": "What print speed does MatterHackers PLA list?",
      "a": "Print speed and volumetric flow are not in our current sources in the imported sources."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does MatterHackers PLA require an enclosure?",
      "a": "An enclosure requirement is not in our current sources. No chamber temperature is listed either."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does MatterHackers PLA require a hardened nozzle?",
      "a": "A hardened-nozzle requirement is not in our current sources."
    },
    {
      "q": "How should MatterHackers PLA be dried?",
      "a": "Drying temperature and drying time for MatterHackers PLA are not in our current sources."
    },
    {
      "q": "What spool weights does MatterHackers PLA come in?",
      "a": "Listed spool weights: 1 kg (1000 g)."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the price per kilogram of MatterHackers PLA?",
      "a": "Price per kilogram is not in our current sources."
    }
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